79 Dispensing Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

Role:    Dispensing Manager (PM shift)

Location:    Perivale (UB6)

Salary:    £30,000 - £34,000 DOE plus extensive benefits

Contract type:    Permanent

Employment type:    Full time

Working hours:    42 hrs pw, Monday to Friday 1400 - 2300

Do you want to work for the nation’s largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We’re a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years’ experience, helping over 1.4 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery.  We are Great Place to Work certified as we consider colleague experience a top priority every day.  Our people are fundamental to our success and ensuring we achieve our vision to be a world leading, patient-centric digital healthcare provider.  We are committed to continuing to develop a positive, open, and honest working environment for all.

The Dispensing Manager is responsible for the management of the Dispensing team and the process workflow, in conjunction with the other managers, to ensure efficient use of resources to deliver shift results that are in line with the capacity of the shift. You will be expected to meet and exceed KPIs, and all work standards and expectations in line with the company objectives.

**Please note you must have a dispensing qualification to be considered for this role**

What’s in it for you?

Occupational sick pay   

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay   

Contributory pension 

Discounted insurance (Aviva)   

Employee discount site       

Discounted gyms (via our blue light card and benefits schemes)

Employee assistance programme   

In-house mental health support       

Free onsite parking  

Health and wellbeing initiatives 

Social events throughout the year       

Cycle to work scheme 

Green car scheme*(subject to minimum earnings)   

Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc)   

Long service bonus 

Refer a friend bonus   

Blue light card   

Commitment to CPD/training   

25 days annual leave increasing with service

Annual leave buy and sell scheme

Discounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds

25% Discount & health & beauty purchases 

25% Discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor Services

What you’ll be doing?

• Drive best shift results/process adherence using data, collaboration and visual management techniques, escalating issues where necessary
• Ensure dispensing standard procedures and highest standards are being maintained by carrying out regular feedback and training sessions, and ensuring equipment and consumables are in ready supply
• Conduct regulars stock checks and maintaining effective communication with buying team
• Ensure all dispensing issues are actioned in a swift manner
• Collaborate with the Shift Manager, and the other on shift managers to deliver projects to drive process improvements
• Ensure that a high standard of housekeeping is maintained on a ‘clean as you go basis
• Oversee all aspects of people management including briefings, induction, coaching, training performance and absence management
• Ensure safe operation and compliance with regulations by collaborating with relevant teams to minimise risk, identify safety improvements and ensuring

Who are we looking for?

• Experience of managing large teams and KPI monitoring, employee relations and ensuring that our patients receive a high quality and efficient service
• NVQ Level 2 Dispensing Assistants qualification
• Experience of working in a pressured environment, delivering against tight deadlines whilst still ensuring accuracy
• Experience of working within company and ethical rules and regulations
• Numerate and literate
• IT literate (used IT systems and is quick to learn) with Excel intermediate
• Demonstrate drive, initiative and proactivity in role and has strong teamwork skills
• Ability to prioritise and organise tasks and workload
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

What happens next?

Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.

Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.

Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift.

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Location: Dudley

Salary: 30,000 to 35,000 DOE

Job Type: Full-time, including Saturdays (9am-5.30pm)

Zest Optical are recruiting on behalf of a pair of small, independent Opticians in Dudley who are looking for a Dispensing Optician Manager to help lead and grow their practices.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Dispensing Optician to step into management and play a key role in the future of two well-established, single testing room practices under new ownership. You'll be working closely with the Director and helping to shape the growth of the business at an exciting stage of its development.

The Role

As Dispensing Optician Manager, you will:

• Manage the day-to-day running of two independent optician practices in Dudley
• Dispense lenses and frames, offering expert advice to a wide range of patients
• Lead, train and support the team to deliver outstanding customer care
• Work closely with the Director on practice growth and development plans
• Maintain high clinical and commercial standards in line with GOC requirements

The Person

We're looking for a Dispensing Optician who is:

• Fully qualified and GOC registered
• Experienced in a management or supervisory role (preferred)
• Passionate about patient care and customer service within optics
• Commercially aware, with the drive to contribute to business growth
• Organised, confident and proactive in a busy optical practice environment

The Opportunity

• Salary between 30,000 and 35,000 DOE
• Full-time role, 9am-5.30pm including Saturdays
• Chance to work closely with the Director in shaping the future of two practices
• Excellent opportunity to grow with an ambitious independent opticians in Dudley

If you're a Dispensing Optician looking for the next step in your career and want to combine clinical expertise with leadership in an independent setting, this is an excellent opportunity.

To apply for this role, please send your CV using the apply link or get in touch on (phone number removed) for more information.

Dispensing Optician Manager - Independent Opticians - Bishop's Stortford - 30,000-38,000
Full-Time | Independent Optical Practice | Hertfordshire

Zest Optical are working with a patient-focused independent Opticians in Bishop's Stortford to recruit a Dispensing Optician Manager to lead their experienced and friendly team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Dispensing Optician to step into a leadership role within a modern, community-focused practice known for its relaxed, personal service and clinical excellence.

Dispensing Optician Manager - Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a close-knit team of 4-5 people in a supportive, forward-thinking environment
• Work alongside another experienced Dispensing Optician , who is in practice 4 days a week
• Deliver an exceptional patient journey in a single testing room practice with genuine growth potential
• Build strong patient relationships in a practice with a warm, homely feel
• Dispense a wide selection of designer and luxury frames , including Chanel, Tom Ford, Lindberg, Oakley, Prada, Ray-Ban, and Tiffany & Co.
• Provide specialist dispensing services including paediatric eyewear and myopia control
• Support training and development of the wider team
• Manage stock, orders, and supplier relationships
• Contribute ideas to shape how the practice is run and developed
• 5 days per week , including some Saturdays (Not all required)
• Working hours: 9am-5.30pm

About the Practice

• Independent practice with an excellent local reputation
• Focus on high-quality clinical care and long-term patient relationships
• Zeiss and Essilor lens specialists
• Fully paperless with modern digital systems
• Calm, boutique-style setting with time to focus on each patient
• Run by invested owners with a clear vision for the future

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 30,000-38,000 (depending on experience)
• GOC and professional fees paid
• Pension scheme
• Staff discounts on products
• Regular training and development opportunities
• Workplace wellness support
• Friendly and supportive working environment with autonomy and input into the business

Candidate Requirements

• GOC-registered Dispensing Optician
• Previous management or team leadership experience is desirable
• Friendly, confident, and passionate about patient care
• Comfortable using modern systems and digital workflows
• Interest in fashion and styling would be beneficial
• Team-oriented with a proactive, hands-on approach
• Eager to play a key role in developing an independent business

Apply Now

If you're ready to take the next step in your optical career and would thrive in a welcoming, progressive independent practice, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV to Rebecca Wood via the Apply link.
Alternatively, feel free to get in touch directly for a confidential chat:

Location: Dudley

Salary: 30,000 to 35,000 DOE

Job Type: Full-time, including Saturdays (9am-5.30pm)

Zest Optical are recruiting on behalf of a pair of small, independent Opticians in Dudley who are looking for a Dispensing Optician Manager to help lead and grow their practices.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Dispensing Optician to step into management and play a key role in the future of two well-established, single testing room practices under new ownership. You'll be working closely with the Director and helping to shape the growth of the business at an exciting stage of its development.

The Role

As Dispensing Optician Manager, you will:

• Manage the day-to-day running of two independent optician practices in Dudley
• Dispense lenses and frames, offering expert advice to a wide range of patients
• Lead, train and support the team to deliver outstanding customer care
• Work closely with the Director on practice growth and development plans
• Maintain high clinical and commercial standards in line with GOC requirements

The Person

We're looking for a Dispensing Optician who is:

• Fully qualified and GOC registered
• Experienced in a management or supervisory role (preferred)
• Passionate about patient care and customer service within optics
• Commercially aware, with the drive to contribute to business growth
• Organised, confident and proactive in a busy optical practice environment

The Opportunity

• Salary between 30,000 and 35,000 DOE
• Full-time role, 9am-5.30pm including Saturdays
• Chance to work closely with the Director in shaping the future of two practices
• Excellent opportunity to grow with an ambitious independent opticians in Dudley

If you're a Dispensing Optician looking for the next step in your career and want to combine clinical expertise with leadership in an independent setting, this is an excellent opportunity.

To apply for this role, please send your CV using the apply link or get in touch on (phone number removed) for more information.

Dispensing Optician Manager - Independent Opticians - Bishop's Stortford - 30,000-38,000
Full-Time | Independent Optical Practice | Hertfordshire

Zest Optical are working with a patient-focused independent Opticians in Bishop's Stortford to recruit a Dispensing Optician Manager to lead their experienced and friendly team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Dispensing Optician to step into a leadership role within a modern, community-focused practice known for its relaxed, personal service and clinical excellence.

Dispensing Optician Manager - Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a close-knit team of 4-5 people in a supportive, forward-thinking environment
• Work alongside another experienced Dispensing Optician , who is in practice 4 days a week
• Deliver an exceptional patient journey in a single testing room practice with genuine growth potential
• Build strong patient relationships in a practice with a warm, homely feel
• Dispense a wide selection of designer and luxury frames , including Chanel, Tom Ford, Lindberg, Oakley, Prada, Ray-Ban, and Tiffany & Co.
• Provide specialist dispensing services including paediatric eyewear and myopia control
• Support training and development of the wider team
• Manage stock, orders, and supplier relationships
• Contribute ideas to shape how the practice is run and developed
• 5 days per week , including some Saturdays (Not all required)
• Working hours: 9am-5.30pm

About the Practice

• Independent practice with an excellent local reputation
• Focus on high-quality clinical care and long-term patient relationships
• Zeiss and Essilor lens specialists
• Fully paperless with modern digital systems
• Calm, boutique-style setting with time to focus on each patient
• Run by invested owners with a clear vision for the future

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 30,000-38,000 (depending on experience)
• GOC and professional fees paid
• Pension scheme
• Staff discounts on products
• Regular training and development opportunities
• Workplace wellness support
• Friendly and supportive working environment with autonomy and input into the business

Candidate Requirements

• GOC-registered Dispensing Optician
• Previous management or team leadership experience is desirable
• Friendly, confident, and passionate about patient care
• Comfortable using modern systems and digital workflows
• Interest in fashion and styling would be beneficial
• Team-oriented with a proactive, hands-on approach
• Eager to play a key role in developing an independent business

Apply Now

If you're ready to take the next step in your optical career and would thrive in a welcoming, progressive independent practice, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV to Rebecca Wood via the Apply link.
Alternatively, feel free to get in touch directly for a confidential chat:

Dispensing Optician Manager - Independent Opticians - Bishop's Stortford - £30,000-£8,000
Full-Time | Independent Optical Practice | Hertfordshire

Zest Optical are working with a patient-focused independent Opticians in Bishop's Stortford to recruit a Dispensing Optician Manager to lead their experienced and friendly team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Dispensing Optician to step into a leadership role within a modern, community-focused practice known for its relaxed, personal service and clinical excellence.

Dispensing Optician Manager - Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a close-knit team of 4-5 people in a supportive, forward-thinking environment
• Work alongside another experienced Dispensing Optician , who is in practice 4 days a week
• Deliver an exceptional patient journey in a single testing room practice with genuine growth potential
• Build strong patient relationships in a practice with a warm, homely feel
• Dispense a wide selection of designer and luxury frames , including Chanel, Tom Ford, Lindberg, Oakley, Prada, Ray-Ban, and Tiffany & Co.
• Provide specialist dispensing services including paediatric eyewear and myopia control
• Support training and development of the wider team
• Manage stock, orders, and supplier relationships
• Contribute ideas to shape how the practice is run and developed
• 5 days per week , including some Saturdays (Not all required)
• Working hours: 9am-5.30pm

About the Practice

• Independent practice with an excellent local reputation
• Focus on high-quality clinical care and long-term patient relationships
• Zeiss and Essilor lens specialists
• Fully paperless with modern digital systems
• Calm, boutique-style setting with time to focus on each patient
• Run by invested owners with a clear vision for the future

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 0,000- 8,000 (depending on experience)
• GOC and professional fees paid
• Pension scheme
• Staff discounts on products
• Regular training and development opportunities
• Workplace wellness support
• Friendly and supportive working environment with autonomy and input into the business

Candidate Requirements

• GOC-registered Dispensing Optician
• Previous management or team leadership experience is desirable
• Friendly, confident, and passionate about patient care
• Comfortable using modern systems and digital workflows
• Interest in fashion and styling would be beneficial
• Team-oriented with a proactive, hands-on approach
• Eager to play a key role in developing an independent business

Apply Now

If you're ready to take the next step in your optical career and would thrive in a welcoming, progressive independent practice, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV to Rebecca Wood via the Apply link.
Alternatively, feel free to get in touch directly for a confidential chat:

Location: Dudley

Salary: £30,000 to £5,000 DOE

Job Type: Full-time, including Saturdays (9am-5.30pm)

Zest Optical are recruiting on behalf of a pair of small, independent Opticians in Dudley who are looking for a Dispensing Optician Manager to help lead and grow their practices.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Dispensing Optician to step into management and play a key role in the future of two well-established, single testing room practices under new ownership. You'll be working closely with the Director and helping to shape the growth of the business at an exciting stage of its development.

The Role

As Dispensing Optician Manager, you will:

• Manage the day-to-day running of two independent optician practices in Dudley
• Dispense lenses and frames, offering expert advice to a wide range of patients
• Lead, train and support the team to deliver outstanding customer care
• Work closely with the Director on practice growth and development plans
• Maintain high clinical and commercial standards in line with GOC requirements

The Person

We're looking for a Dispensing Optician who is:

• Fully qualified and GOC registered
• Experienced in a management or supervisory role (preferred)
• Passionate about patient care and customer service within optics
• Commercially aware, with the drive to contribute to business growth
• Organised, confident and proactive in a busy optical practice environment

The Opportunity

• Salary between 0,000 and 5,000 DOE
• Full-time role, 9am-5.30pm including Saturdays
• Chance to work closely with the Director in shaping the future of two practices
• Excellent opportunity to grow with an ambitious independent opticians in Dudley

If you're a Dispensing Optician looking for the next step in your career and want to combine clinical expertise with leadership in an independent setting, this is an excellent opportunity.

To apply for this role, please send your CV using the apply link or get in touch on for more information.

Dispensing Optician - Norville Independent Eyecare

Join a Boutique Optical Practice Where Style Meets Clinical Excellence

Are you an experienced Dispensing Optician ready to step into a leadership role? Or a newly qualified DO with leadership experience? Do you have a passion for high-end eyewear, luxury customer service, and clinical precision? We’re looking for an exceptional Practice Manager to lead our boutique optical practice, known for its exclusive frame collections, world-class lenses, and outstanding patient care.

About Us

We are a team of highly specialized and ambitious Optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical consultants and support staff. We foster a positive culture where every member of the team feels valued, supported and most importantly, happy at work.

Norville Independent Eyecare is a destination for discerning clients/patients who value both fashion-forward eyewear and clinical expertise. Our practice combines state-of-the-art eye examinations with the most innovative and bespoke spectacle lens technology on the market. Our curated selection of designer and artisanal frames is second to none, offering a truly personalised experience.

The Role

As Dispensing Optician Practice Manager, you will play a key role in all aspects of the day to day running practice. You will:

· Lead, motivate and inspire a small, expert team

· Ensure seamless day-to-day operations

· Deliver outstanding dispensing services using premium lenses

· Manage stock, supplier relationships, and boutique merchandising

· Maintain the highest standards of clinical care and customer service

· Drive business performance through staff development and service excellence

About You

Qualified and GOC-registered Dispensing Optician

Previous experience in management or team leadership

Passion for luxury eyewear and a strong sense of personal style

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Commercially aware with a patient-first ethos

Detail-oriented, organised, and motivated to exceed expectations

What We Offer

• A beautiful working environment where you will feel safe, valued and supported
• A specialized, highly motivated and hardworking team to be part of
• A loyal and appreciative client base
• Access to the latest in premium lens technology and frame designs
• Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses
• Ongoing professional development and training